PCCUA to offer new agri classes

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Nov 27, 2012 at 12:49 PMNov 27, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Courses in agri mechanics and equipment available in spring

Bill Shrum, reporter2@stuttgartdailyleader.com

Classes in agri mechanics and equipment are going to be offered during the spring semester on the three campuses of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA), beginning in January.

"These classes are free for students however the scholarships are on a first come, first serve basis," Kena Henderson, ATEP Career Counselor, said. "These classes are provided through a grant."

Henderson said the courses will focus on farm and agricultural skills which will improve work performance and all the participants will earn a certificate."Classes meet Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.," Henderson said. "On the Stuttgart campus the classes meet from Jan. 28 to Mach 1 and there is a registration deadline of Jan. 10, 2013."

In a few short weeks, students taking these courses can earn enough college credit to receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Agriculture Mechanics, Henderson said.

"PCCUA-Stuttgart is delighted to be able to offer the courses required for a Certificate of Proficiency in Agriculture Mechanics in a compressed format for those who do seasonal work," Dr. Susan Luebke, vice chancellor at PCCUA-Stuttgart, said.

Luebke added that the classes will offer the same number of contact hours as they would if taken during a regular semester, but they will require only five weeks of daily attendance.

"The scholarships that will be available will make the coursework much more accessible monetarily than is usually the case," Luebke said. "We hope that we will be able to fill a cohort of 20 students for this opportunity."

The four classes with 14 hours of requirements are:• MMT 114 — Basic Electricity/Electronis I — An introductory study of AC and DC electrical electronic fundamentals including construction, analysis and diagnosis of DC circuits.circuit faults using associated test equipment.• MMT 144 — Industrial Mechanics — A comprehensive study of the principles and applications of v-belts, flat belts, gears, chains, sprockets and pulleys.• IT 113 — Industrial Safety and Sanitation — This course emphasizes the importance of safety and sanitation in an industrial setting, the design of Industrial Safety Programs and Safety Management. Attention is focused on meeting federal safety regulations, setting up safety programs.• AFLS 2203 — Small Gas Engine Repairs — Principles of operation, adjustment, repair, maintenance and trouble shooting of small air-cooled engines and power units, including various engine systems, service and maintenance of tturf equipment and machinery.

The certificate of Proficiency leads to an Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing for those who desire a higher degree.

For more information on these courses, contact Henderson at (870) 673-4201 Ext. 1846.